Temporary patching of damaged UF{sub 6} cylinders

Conference · Tue Dec 31 00:00:00 EST 1991

OSTI ID:139621

Cardenas, A L ^[1]

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1. Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., OH (United States)

Patching techniques based on application of epoxy resins have been developed for temporarily repairing UF{sub 6} cylinders which have sustained relatively minor damage and must be safely emptied. The method is considerably faster and simpler than metallurgical weld repairs. Laboratory tests, detailed operational procedures, and case histories of experience at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant are described.

• Research Organization: Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-76OR00001
• OSTI ID: 139621
• Report Number(s): CONF-9110117-; ON: DE92005283; TRN: 94:007250
• Resource Relation: Conference: 2. international conference on uranium hexafluoride handling, Oak Ridge, TN (United States), 29-31 Oct 1991; Other Information: PBD: [1991]; Related Information: Is Part Of Uranium hexafluoride handling; Proceedings; PB: 295 p.
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
PRESSURE VESSELS
DAMAGE
DEFECTS
REPAIR
MAINTENANCE
URANIUM HEXAFLUORIDE
EPOXIDES